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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 1d

I’m in Chapter 2 of FF Tactics and it feels like the hardest tRPG I’ve played so far. Yasumi Matsuno clearly has a thing for complex game systems... but it’s absolutely brilliant.
Today I read this article from 2013, and imo it’s the best game guide on the internet :D
kotaku.com/man-final-fa...

Man, Final Fantasy Tactics Sure Had A Steep Learning Curve - Kotaku

Earlier this week, I talked to some game developers about why they love Final Fantasy Tactics. But beloved or not, man, does this game have a steep

kotaku.com

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 4d

I made it to the top of the mountain today! Considering that just two weeks ago I couldn’t even land a single pogo jump, I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come.
The platforming in Silksong is super hard for me and takes forever, but that just makes it even more satisfying when I finally pull it off.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 6d

They are (at least the ones I’ve played :)). Tactics is, of course, quite different in terms of gameplay compared to the mainline FF games, but I’m hoping the story will be just as interesting — I’m still too early to tell though.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 6d

I've completed a few missions, and it's awesome, even though it's still pretty easy so far. But it looks beautiful. I bought it on the Switch, so I'm saving most of it for an upcoming trip.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 8d

I played only the OG, but I totally agree, the ending is insane. It definitely goes onto my (imaginary) list of top cliffhangers in video games.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 8d

Silksong, but I’m most looking forward to FF Tactics, which I hope I’ll finally get into properly this weekend.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 9d

I like it a lot, though I’m realizing that playing as a bad guy doesn’t really sit well with me. My Arthur is as good-hearted as possible, but sometimes the game forces me to do things that don’t feel great. What I absolutely love, though, is just spending time in the nature.

Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 9d

RDR2 (that’s especially why I don’t want to start Yotei, I don’t want to play two open-worlds at the same time...),
Silksong, Mario Wonder, Portal 2 co-op, and today I should finally get to FF Tactics. And also Persona Phantom X.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful shots, it looks amazing. I really like how it focuses more on stylization/artistic impression rather than realism.
I definitely plan to play it, but I already have so many games in progress that I’ll have to put it off for later.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 10d

One of the games I envied PS1 owners the most. It finally arrived 😊.
I may already have four games in progress, but a fifth one is about to be added.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 11d

Well, maybe there’s still a chance it’ll come today. Fingers crossed :) But I think there’s plenty to play in the meantime anyway :)

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 11d

The whole article describes me perfectly, I still confuse left and right too. I always keep the compass equipped in Silksong, in Clair Obscur I kept getting lost, and when my phone dies in real life, I’m completely hopeless without navigation. It’s nice to know there are more of us who struggle :)

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 11d

This article feels as if I had written it myself, word for word. In Clair Obscur I walked in circles several times, and in Silksong I never take off the compass. It’s a hard life.

Maddy Myers 🏳️‍🌈 @midimyers.com · 11d

i wrote about how i have a terrible sense of direction in games and in life. and also specifically hollow knight www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...

Our Love-Hate Relationship with Silksong's Compass

The misguided way Hollow Knight: Silksong has its compass take up an item slot adds frustration for frustration's sake.

www.endlessmode.com

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 11d

I’m waiting too, it should arrive tomorrow (at least I got a message that the delivery service already has it). I’ve got so many games in progress that it doesn’t really matter, even though I’m really looking forward to it.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 11d

thanks! that’s really nice of you :)

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 12d

Ohh, enjoy! I ordered it today, it should arrive the day after tomorrow (I regret not remembering earlier). I’m really looking forward to it – my most anticipated game for the rest of this year.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 12d

Shakra isn’t just a cool singer, but also a cool fighter. She completely smashed this little fly in about half the number of hits it takes me. Too bad she can’t go everywhere with me.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 17d

Justice for All looks like the first Phoenix Wright and plays the same. Case quality is uneven — the last one was amazing, but I had to force myself through the second-to-last. The great soundtrack returns. Humor is sometimes awesome, sometimes a bit cringe.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 18d

Not a big fan of AR games, but I am really interested in this. I often feel a bit like in Death Stranding when I’m in the mountains...

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 18d

Niantic Spatial x Kojima collaboration announced. Trailer: buff.ly/TE5ADyk

"KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and Niantic Spatial Team Up to Redefine Immersive Entertainment"

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · 21d

A small gaming break in the Dolomites. Even though I’m not a big fan of mobile gaming, I’m finding that some activities in Persona Phantom X (like combat) actually work quite well on a phone.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · Sep 10

P5X: first treasure stolen, first heart changed. I’m not a fan of gacha games — in fact, I’ve never played one before…
So far, I’m surprised by the production quality — there might even be more animated cutscenes here than in P5R. The music, art style, and sound effects all feel just the same.

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yeah, Raphael is a solid tank and a likable guy who's all about training :) I can recommend him :)

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · Sep 10

I went with Golden Deer and was surprised at how quickly people saw through my choice :D
Enjoy the game!

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks Andres, not only for including me on the list but also for helping me discover a bunch of interesting people :)

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Lenka @hubackovalenka.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yeah, I totally get it. And I believe that GTA 6 won’t disappoint the many people who are looking forward to it. And maybe I’ll play it too, even though the last GTA I played was Vice City.😅

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